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Little Creatures Pale Ale

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The beer the brewery opened with in 2000, made with whole hop cones drawn through a hop back and conditioned on live yeast after filling. Cascade and Chinook bring grapefruit peel, pine resin and a floral lift, while East Kent Goldings lays an earthy, herbal note underneath. Caramalt and Munich malt add caramel and bread crust, and the body stays full. The bitterness is firm and carries into a dry close.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycaramelcitrusy
piney
caramel
citrusy
earthy
floral
herbal
Aroma
Assertive American hop character dominates with prominent citrus and floral notes that jump from the glass.
also:resinous,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Creatures Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden amber color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A creamy white head forms with good retention, topped with fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Assertive American hop character dominates with prominent citrus and floral notes that jump from the glass. The clean malt base provides subtle sweetness without overshadowing the vibrant hop aromatics that define this pioneering pale ale.

citrusfloralhoppyclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with bright citrus flavors and hoppy intensity. Medium-bodied malt backbone provides balance before a firm, dry bitterness takes hold in the mid-palate, leading to a clean, well-defined finish.

crispcitrus-forwardhoppydry bitter

◑ Finish

A firm, dry finish with lingering bitterness that refreshes rather than fatigues. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp with subtle citrus notes that invite another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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